Finding the Third Proportional to 133,568 and 292,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,568 and 292,168 is: 639,091.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,568 : 292,168 = 292,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,568/292,168 = 292,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,568x = 292,168 × 292,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,568x = 85,362,140,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,362,140,224/133,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,091.25
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